to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
divergence; ramification; bifurcation; branching off
to talk oneself hoarse; to shout oneself hoarse
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
to stand side by side; to stand in a row
right in the center (centre)
high-end residential area; affluent neighbourhood
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
to look down on; to make light of
general idea; concept; notion
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
clear (distinction); distinct; clear-cut; sharp
to tower over the surroundings
separate building; outbuilding; outhouse
an order of magnitude higher; off by a digit; in a different league; unbelievable; incomparable; unimaginable
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
Gothic (style); Gothic (typeface)
following (a precedent, former policy, etc.); continuing with; sticking to; observing
uniqueness; individuality
to crowd out; to push out; to start together; to set out en masse; to highlight; to draw attention to
many; a lot; much; multitude
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
jewel box; jewelry box; jewelry case; casket
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably